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Dr. Adrianna Davis, instructor at AdventHealth University argues, Active learning can be an intimidating concept for educators.
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Many educators have heard the term but struggle to understand the true meaning of active learning and/or integrate active learning strategies within their classroom. As such, it is important to define active learning in simple terms. According to Bonwell and Eisen (1991), active learning is “anything that involves students in doing things and thinking about the things they are doing” (p. 2). Essentially, active learning involves including students in what they are learning, and fostering an environment that encourages them to think on these matters. Student involvement and metacognition, or thinking about thinking, are fundamental to one’s ability to understand active learning. While active learning can be challenging, adding the complexities of remote learning can make it even more tricky to navigate.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused every educator to adjust. Personally, I have intentionally implemented active learning strategies in my remote classroom and hope to share some of my key learnings. One important consideration for active learning involves an educator’s willingness to experiment and ideate—in order to learn, one must be willing to take risks...
We must strive to foster an environment where active learning can flourish. We have a part to play in active learning processes, but the students are the stars of the show. One of my favorite quotes is from Albert Einstein, “I never teach my pupils what to learn, I provide the conditions in which they can learn” (p.126).
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